Learn Speak Teach
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<p>Real conversations with internationally known mentors. If you love to LEARN, be inspired, and achieve, we’re here to SPEAK and TEACH!</p><p><br></p><p>Join host Ben Albert for authentic and impactful discussions with world-renowned mentors on the Learn Speak Teach Podcast by Real Business Connections. From executives and entrepreneurs to behavior scientists and wellness experts, we explore diverse voices, compressing decades of wisdom into insightful minutes.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn't just about actionable insights. We delve deeper, navigating through struggle and resilience towards success. Discover the importance of networking, the journey to entrepreneurial success, the dynamics of human behavior in business, the art of public speaking, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>Embark on this learning expedition to inspire achievement. With Learn Speak Teach, engage in conversations that matter. Let's learn, speak, and teach together!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This feed is <strong>JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES</strong>. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 27, 2026
AI Can Edit Your Videos, But It Can’t Create Connection w/ Descript CEO Laura Burkhauser (LST #163)
<p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #163 with Descript CEO Laura Burkhauser on the Real Business Connections Podcast.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">AI can make video editing faster, easier, and more accessible than ever, but real growth still comes from creating content people actually connect with.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Laura Burkhauser, CEO of Descript, to talk about content creation, AI video editing, storytelling, leadership, and why connection still matters in a world full of automation.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Laura shares how Descript helps creators, podcasters, business owners, and marketing teams turn messy ideas, livestreams, podcasts, and long-form videos into polished, shareable content. She also breaks down why editing is still an art, why taste matters, and how AI can support creators without replacing the human eye, ear, and voice behind the work.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ben and Laura also dive into her path from product manager to CEO, the responsibility of leadership, the importance of becoming your own customer, and why showing up on video can help you grow your business, build confidence, and create stronger connection with your audience.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you have a lot of ideas but struggle to turn them into content, this conversation will help you stop overthinking, start creating, and use tools like Descript to share your message with more clarity, consistency, and connection.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Descript Promo Code:</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Promo Code: </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learnspeakteach</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Get a creator account free for 3 months. Sign up for monthly billing, enter promo code </span><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learnspeakteach</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">, and you’ll get 3 months free.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Timestamps:</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer + Intro</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:25] Too Many Content Ideas</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[02:17] Why Creators Get Stuck</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[04:42] Script Readers vs. Ramblers</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[05:58] Editing Video Like a Doc</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[10:09] Editing Is an Art</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[13:07] AI Still Needs Taste</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[14:08] Laura’s Path to Descript</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[22:29] From Product Manager to CEO</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[30:07] Climbing Cringe Mountain</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[34:38] Descript’s Next Mountain</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[40:41] The 90-Second Video Challenge</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[43:26] Connect with Laura</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Creators usually do not struggle because they lack ideas. They struggle because turning those ideas into shareable content has too many obstacles. ~Laura Burkhauser</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Descript was built around a simple idea: make video editing feel as easy as editing a document. ~Laura Burkhauser</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Editing is not an algorithm. Editing is an art.” ~Laura Burkhauser</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• AI can help creators move faster, but strong content still needs taste, judgment, and a human eye or ear guiding the final result. ~Laura Burkhauser</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Natural pauses can make content feel more human, emotional, and conversational when they are used with intention. ~Ben Albert</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The first mountain is easier with peers, and mentors can help you bridge the discouragement dip before the next mountain. ~Ben Albert</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The best way to understand your customer is to become the customer and feel the same friction they feel. ~Laura Burkhauser</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The easiest first step is to make one 90-second video teaching a skill related to your business and see what happens. ~Laura Burkhauser</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">People Mentioned An Other Resources:</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Descript:</span><a href="https://www.descript.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.descript.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.descript.com/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Descript YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/descript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/descript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/c/descript</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Descript Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/descript_app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/descript_app/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/descript_app/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Descript Linktree:</span><a href="https://linktr.ee/descript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://linktr.ee/descript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://linktr.ee/descript</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Laura’s New YouTube Channel:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LauraDescript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LauraDescript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@LauraDescript</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Social Media Week Lima:</span><a href="https://sociallima.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://sociallima.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://sociallima.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Laura Burkhauser:</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkhauser/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkhauser/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkhauser/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LauraDescript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LauraDescript" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@LauraDescript</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://balbertmarketing.com/</a><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">-</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">This feed is </span><strong style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com</span></p><br><p><br></p>
July 20, 2026
Black Sheep Sales: Win Clients Without Acting Like a Douche w/ Aleasha Bahr (LST #162)
<p><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">L</span><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">earn Speak Teach Episode #162 with Aleasha Bahr on the Real Business Connections Podcast.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sales does not have to feel pushy, fake, scripted, or aggressive.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this episode, Ben Albert sits down with Aleasha Bahr, founder of Black Sheep Sales, to talk about alternative ways to win clients without acting like a douche. Aleasha helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals grow by selling in a way that actually fits their personality, values, and strengths.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Aleasha breaks down why every personality can be great at sales, why introverts often make incredible salespeople, and why sales is really about curiosity, empathy, passion, and fit. Instead of forcing people through a script or “overcoming objections” like a battle, Aleasha shows how better questions, honest conversations, and clear expectations can create more trust and better clients.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ben and Aleasha also talk about rejection, bad-fit clients, deliverables vs. results, customer retention, sales positioning, and why being willing to repel the wrong people can actually help you attract the right ones.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you want to grow your business, win more clients, and sell with confidence without becoming someone you’re not, this Black Sheep Sales conversation is for you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Timestamps:</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer + Intro</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:10] Ben’s Bad Sales Scripts</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[03:10] Why Pushy Sales Fails</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[05:08] The Perfect Way to Sell</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[06:37] Why Introverts Sell Well</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[08:33] Stop Fighting Objections</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[10:34] If It’s a Fit, It’s a Fact</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[11:37] Finding the Right Fit</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[14:53] Rejection Goes Both Ways</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[18:25] Sales Is More Than the Sale</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[24:07] Positioning and Expectations</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[28:05] Turn Deliverables Into Results</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[31:34] Repelling the Wrong Clients</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[32:52] Trust What Feels Aligned</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[35:33] Connect with Aleasha</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “Sales is listening, not talking.” ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Every personality can be great at sales when they understand their strengths and weaknesses. ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• The perfect way to sell is the way that feels aligned with you while still clearly communicating the heart of the message. ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Curiosity turns objections into conversations instead of battles. ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “If it’s a fit, it’s a fact and there’s no selling involved.” ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Rejection goes both ways. You also have the power to decide if a prospect is the right fit for you. ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Deliverables do not sell as well as outcomes. People want the result behind the meeting, kickoff, or process. ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• What is in alignment for you is usually what will work best in sales. ~Aleasha Bahr</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Aleasha Bahr:</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website:</span><a href="https://aleashabahr.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://aleashabahr.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://aleashabahr.com/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Black Sheep Sales Book:</span><a href="https://blacksheepsalesbook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://blacksheepsalesbook.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://blacksheepsalesbook.com/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aleashabahr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aleashabahr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/aleashabahr/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Podcast:</span><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-is-not-a-dirty-word/id1440616027" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-is-not-a-dirty-word/id1440616027" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-is-not-a-dirty-word/id1440616027</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bahraleasha/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/bahraleasha/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/bahraleasha/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://balbertmarketing.com/</a><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">-</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">This feed is </span><strong style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">. To listen to all of our episodes from "Real Business Connections," search 'Real Business Connections' on your podcast player, or head to www.RealBusinessConnections.com</span></p><br><p><br></p>
July 13, 2026
Mercy Isn’t Weakness w/ The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang (LST #161)
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn Speak Teach Episode #161 with The Mercy Queen Shabana Serang on the Real Business Connections Podcast.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mercy is not weakness. It is not naivety. And it does not mean losing yourself to save everyone else.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In this powerful conversation, Ben Albert sits down with Shabana Serang, also known as The Mercy Queen, to talk about mercy, self-worth, faith, forgiveness, mental health, human connection, and the deeper work of healing yourself while still serving others.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Shabana shares why mercy belongs to all of us, but also why mercy has to start with the self. She opens up about bullying, depression, self-love, spirituality, food, family, and the mission behind Mercy Mindset, Miracles 4 Mercy, Mercy Mediterranean, Luna’s Halal Taqueria, and her upcoming book, </span>Love Me First, Love Me Last<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ben and Shabana also explore how food can become a vehicle for service, how small daily acts of kindness can create real human connection, and why being seen, heard, respected, and valued can change someone’s life.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This episode is about mercy without self-abandonment, compassion without losing your dignity, and growth that starts with remembering your own value.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Content note: This conversation includes discussion of depression and suicide.</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Timestamps:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[00:00] Trailer + Intro</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[01:21] What Mercy Really Means</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[05:13] Mercy Beyond Kindness</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[07:43] Mercy Is Not Naivety</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[12:05] Learning Self-Mercy</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[13:40] Seeing Human Value</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[15:41] When “Not My Problem” Shows Up</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[18:34] Food as a Mission</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[24:05] The Mercy Mission</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[25:59] Service Without a Price Tag</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[29:12] Money as an Amplifier</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[34:20] Giving When It Costs You</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[39:38] Love Me First, Love Me Last</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[43:41] When Someone Is Losing Hope</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[48:10] Helping Without Judgment</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[50:00] Dance, Faith, and Healing</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">[52:43] Closing Reflections</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Key Takeaways: </strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Mercy is not weakness. Real mercy includes self-awareness, self-compassion, and enough dignity to not abandon yourself. ~Shabana Serang</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Mercy belongs to everyone, but one of the hardest forms of mercy is learning how to offer it to yourself. ~Shabana Serang</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Small acts of kindness can make people feel seen, heard, respected, and valued. ~Shabana Serang</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• Food can become more than a meal. It can become a way to break bread, build connection, and serve a bigger mission. ~Shabana Serang</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “The more you give, the more you will always receive because it is the inevitable reward for goodness.” ~Shabana Serang</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">• “You say you're just a meager soul, but within you lies the keys to the universe.” ~Shabana Serang</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keep In Touch with Shabana Serang:</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">YouTube:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheMercyQueen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheMercyQueen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.youtube.com/@TheMercyQueen/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shabanamarkar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shabanamarkar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/shabanamarkar/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mercy Mindset:</span><a href="https://mercymindset.com/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://mercymindset.com/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://mercymindset.com/about/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Miracles 4 Mercy:</span><a href="https://miracles4mercy.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://miracles4mercy.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://miracles4mercy.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mercy Mediterranean:</span><a href="https://mercymediterranean.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://mercymediterranean.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://mercymediterranean.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Luna’s Halal Taqueria:</span><a href="https://www.lunashalaltaqueria.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.lunashalaltaqueria.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.lunashalaltaqueria.com/</a></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">—</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Follow Balbert…</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Facebook:</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instagram:</span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LinkedIn:</span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Website: </span><a href="https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">–</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">LST is made possible by</span><a href="https://balbertmarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"> www://balbertmarketing.com/</a></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">-</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">This feed is </span><strong style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">JUST LEARN SPEAK TEACH EPISODES</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem; background-color: rgba(255,255,255,var(--bg-opacity)); color: rgba(51,51,51,var(--text-opacity));">. 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